Schaffhausen & Munot
Munot
The old town of Schaffhausen sits beside the Rhine Falls. The 16th-century circular fortress Munot stands above the vineyards, and an old bell rings every night at 9 p.m.
Munot Fortress was built between 1564 and 1589. It's a unique circular stronghold with huge vaulted gun platforms inside. Its top terrace overlooks the Rhine and the rooftops of the old town, and admission is free. The tower watchman still rings the Munot bell every evening at 9 p.m. Schaffhausen's old town is known for more than 170 painted oriel windows, and it can be combined with the Rhine Falls, 4 km away, for a day trip. From Zurich, take the train for about 40 minutes, then walk 10 minutes uphill to the fortress.
Opening hours
Castle approx. 08:00–20:00 (shorter in winter); free
Nearby sights
- Rhine Falls
- Swiss Science Center Technorama
- Zoo Zürich
- Zurich West (Im Viadukt & Freitag Tower)
- Swiss National Museum
- Zürich Hauptbahnhof
- ETH Polyterrasse
- Niederdorf (Old Town)